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Alkali Metals

Billy Kirby and Matthew Sural

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1. What period and group are our elements in?

Our elements are in group one and periods 2-7.

2. The elements in our group are:

Lithium
Sodium
Potassium
Rubidium
Cesium
Francium

3. Is Your group a solid, liquid, or gas?

Our elements are solids.
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4. 3 Physical properties are:

  • shiny
  • soft
  • can be cut easily

5. 3 chemical properties are:

  • reactive elements
  • react with other elements by losing one electron
  • potassium reacts with air

6. 3 Interesting Facts are:

  • the elements are so soft they can be cut with a plastic knife
  • the most important alkali metals are sodium and potassium
  • lithium is used in batteries and some medicinesexternal image images-5.jpg

7. What are two common uses for your group?

  • One common use is sodium is used in a lot of our foods
  • Another is, like we said lithium is used in batteriesimages-5.jpg





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